Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine Specialists

Old sports injuries frequently are the source of problems later in life, especially arthritis. Starting up a new sport can raise new issues, as we commonly see golfers and tennis players with elbow and knee problems. It is a good idea to heed the warning signs of any injury and not “play through” to the point of constant pain. That does not mean you have to hang up the towel for good, but it does mean you need to take time to heal and rehabilitate your injury. Our sports medicine physicians are here to help and know just what to do.

Specialties

Get Back in the Game

Tucson Orthopaedic Institute’s sports medicine physicians are well-acquainted with big-time players, including those from the Colorado Rockies, Chicago White Sox, New York Giants, UofA Wildcats, Olympic athletes, high school heroes, and weekend warriors. As athletes themselves, our sports medicine team has the special training and expertise to correctly address athletic injuries, with a thorough understanding of the importance, and risks, of sports.

While sports injuries can occur in any part of the body, orthopaedic sports medicine physicians most commonly repair ankles, knees, and shoulders, and also provide guidance regarding injury prevention. Heading off overuse syndromes or ACL injuries, suggesting helpful nutrition tips, and making sure beginning players understand their own anatomy, is part of the “game plan” in sports medicine at Tucson Orthopaedic Institute.

DEDICATED TO PROTECTING YOUNG ATHLETES

Our orthopaedic sports medicine physicians work closely with athletic trainers and coaches to protect young athletes. Tucson Orthopaedic Institute is also a proud partner of the STOP Sports Injuries campaign created by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) to prevent overuse and trauma injuries among young athletes.

Sports Medicine Specialists

We provide the most comprehensive orthopaedic care available in Southern Arizona.